David McIntosh is a futurist whose work focuses on helping people and organizations create business breakthroughs. His current projects involve innovation, future scanning, and executive development. He regularly facilitates board retreats for corporations, industry associations, and arts organizations. He is the co-author, along with Stan Davis, of The Art of Business. The book argues that just as artists draw on artistic resources like emotion, imagination, and experience, people in all lines of work can better satisfy their customers’ needs by making what they do a work of art. Originally published in February 2005, the book has been printed in five languages. Before establishing his business in 2003, he was part of the leadership team at the Cap Gemini Ernst & Young Center for Business Innovation. He created and led the CBI Network, a community of innovators and thought leaders in fifteen countries around the world. He designed and facilitated the CBI's “raves,” one-day events bringing together experts from diverse fields to explore emerging topics like the user experience and non-algorithmic software. The webcasts of his 24-Month Future Scan were seen by people in thirty countries in six continents. David has been a featured presenter at conferences in North America, Europe, and Japan for groups including the Consumer Bankers Association, the Urban Land Institute, the American Marketing Association, and the 2004 Pittsburgh Performing Arts Convention. He served on the board of directors of Opera America for six years, the last two as Treasurer. For information on David’s work, go to www.dsmcintosh.com .